Kasčiūnas evaluated the MFA’s “pulled brake” regarding artists supporting the Kremlin: does the minister not want to look weak?

Kasčiūnas evaluated the MFA's "pulled brake" regarding artists supporting the Kremlin: does the minister not want to look weak?

As announced by 15min, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms its support for the idea that performers who have performed in Belarus, Russia, or its occupied territories after the war against Ukraine began in February 2022 should not be allowed to enter Lithuania.

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However, the ministry proposes to reject the project, as it is reportedly preparing an even broader expansion of sanctions, although it does not specify what exactly is foreseen by it.

„Today, a very weak position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the attitude towards performers who hold concerts in Russia, Belarus, and occupied territories during the war was presented on the 15min portal. I remind you that a proposal to restrict the right of such performers to enter Lithuania was discussed and successfully submitted to the Seimas.

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However, it seems the project is being shelved and work is being avoided,” L. Kasčiūnas states in a comment to 15min.

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